Dogtra ARC Owner's manual

Brand: Dogtra

Model: ARC

Category: Pet care

Type: Owner's manual

Dogtra ARC is a remote-controlled dog training collar designed for effective and humane training of your canine companion. With its waterproof construction and a range of up to 1,600 yards, the Dogtra ARC provides reliable performance in various outdoor settings. The customizable stimulation levels, from a gentle nudge to a more intense correction, allow you to tailor the training to your dog's unique temperament.

By Dogtra

Remote Controlled Dog Training Collars

Owner's Manual

Please read this manual thoroughly

before operating the Dogtra ARC training collar.

Product Safety and Health Statement

Proper e-collar use

Dogtra e-collars are intended for the sole purpose of

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human use or use on other animals. Dogtra Company does

not assume any liability for the improper use of a Dogtra

e-collar.

Aggressive dogs

Dogtra highly recommends consulting a dog training

professional when using an e-collar to correct dogs that are

aggressive towards other dogs or people.

Interference with other electronic devices

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ensures minimal interference with other electronic devices

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microprocessor offers thousands of unique codes to

eliminate frequency match-up with other Dogtra e-collars.

Dogtra recommends consulting your physician if you are

going to use the e-collar and you have any type of medical

devices.

Inadvertent activation

If the constant button is held down for 12 seconds or more,

the unit will automatically shut down. It reactivates when

the button is released and depressed again.

Proper Fit

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the dog’s neck. When this happens, the contact points may

rub the skin and cause irritation. If the unit is too loose, the

contact points will not make proper contact and your dog

will not receive consistent stimulation.

Duration your dog can wear the unit

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dog’s neck for an extended period of time can cause skin

irritation. If the dog is to wear the e-collar for long periods,

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points are moved to a different location on the dog’s neck.

Make sure you check for skin irritation each time you use

the unit. If your dog exhibits signs of skin irritation, consult

with a veterinarian.

Reaction to the stimulation

Every dog has a different tolerance and reaction to the

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the right level of stimulation. The stimulation level may

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a distracted dog (chasing another dog, squirrel, etc.) will

require a higher level of stimulation compared to when

there is no distraction.

Training Methods

E-collars can be used with many different methods. If you

have any concerns in the training methods provided by

Dogtra, consult with a dog training professional.

Table of Contents

At a Glance ........................................................

Main Features of the ARC ......................................

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Understanding your training system

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2. How the transmitter buttons work .......................

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5. To maximize the distance .................................

6. The LED indicator ..........................................

7. Charging the battery ........................................

8. How to change the stimulation intensity ................

9. The handheld transmitter LCD ...........................

10. Code setting .................................................

11. How to attach the belt clip on the ARC ................

12. How to use the test light ..................................

General Training Tips ............................................

Maintenance ......................................................

Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................

Warranty and repair information ..............................

At a Glance

Optional accessories

Field auto charger

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10-volt car outlet.

European charger

Dogtra’s European chargers are designed for use with a

230V AC electrical outlet.

To purchase accessories, please visit www.dogtra.com or

call customer service at 1-888-811-9111.

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Manual

Belt clip Test light

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Collar

Transmitter Battery

charger

Splitter

cable

Main Features of the ARC

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Checkered grips on the handheld transmitter

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User expandable to a two-dog system

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2-hour rapid charge batteries

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LCD screen

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For dogs as small as 15 lbs

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Overview

Transmitter

Antenna

Rheostat

intensity dial

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switch

(mode

button)

Belt clip

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magnetic

red dot

Battery

charging

receptacle &

rubber plug

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Pager

(orange

button)

LCD

screen

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Pager

(gray

button)

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Constant

(gray

button)

Indicator

light

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window)

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toggle

switch

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Constant

(orange

button)

Receiver/Collar

Contact points

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Battery charging

receptacle &

rubber plug

Indicator light

(LED window)

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magnetic

switch red

dot

Understanding your training system

1. How to turn the ARC on/o

To turn the transmitter on, hold down the blue button

on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD screen

illuminates. To turn the transmitter off, hold down the blue

button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD

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release the button.

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Hold the two red dots together for a moment until the LED

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To deactivate the unit, repeat the same procedure holding

the two red dots together momentarily. The LED light will

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collar is now shut off.

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Button

2. How the transmitter buttons work

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on the transmitter (Two on the face of the transmitter, two

on the left side, and one on the right side.).

Nick & Constant toggle switch

Located on the face of the transmitter is a toggle switch.

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will implement the desired stimulation based on the toggle

switch setting.

When either the orange or gray stimulation button is pressed

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pulse of electrical stimulation.

When you press either the orange or gray stimulation

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emits a continuous stimulation for as long as the button is

pushed, for up to 12 seconds to the corresponding collar.

If the button is not released after 12 seconds, the stimulation

will automatically stop as a safety feature. The collar will be

ready to be reactivated once the button has been released.

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(mode button)

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toggle switch

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Pager

(orange button)

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Pager

(gray button)

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(gray button)

-dog

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(orange button)

Pager Button

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transmitter.

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it will give a non-stimulating vibration for as long as the

button is depressed, for up to 12 seconds.

3. Collar tting

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or two snugly in between the contact points and your dog’s

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box is either side of the dog’s windpipe.

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on the dog’s neck. When this happens, the contact points

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4. How to nd the right stimulation

The ARC unit comes with the rheostat dial on the

transmitter. The rheostat intensity dial controls the

stimulation level, with level 0 being the lowest level

and level 127 being the highest.

The level of stimulation best suited for your dog depends

on your dog’s temperament and threshold for stimulation.

Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.

The appropriate level can be found when the dog responds

to the stimulation with a mild reaction, such as a tensing of

the neck muscles. The stimulation level may vary depending

on the training situation. When highly distracted, dogs will

require a higher level of stimulation.

5. To maximize the distance

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depending on the way the transmitter is held.

Hold the transmitter away from your body to receive the

greatest range. For maximum signal strength, keep the

Dogtra ARC properly charged.

*Avoid touching the antenna or the range may decrease

substantially.

Maximum range Typical range Minimum range

6. The LED indicator

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receiver is on and ready for use. The LED indicator will

blink on both the transmitter and the receiver when the

transmitter buttons are pressed.

The LED indicator color indicates the battery life level.

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charging

If the unit is used while the LED indicator is red, it will shut

down automatically.

Receiver Indicator Light

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the collar indicator light will glow steadily (either green,

amber, or red based on the remaining battery life), as long

as you hold the button down, for up to 12 seconds.

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a fraction of a second.

7. Charging the battery

The Dogtra ARC uses Lithium-Polymer batteries.

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substances.

3. Fully charge the batteries if the unit is to be stored

without use for a period of 3 months or more.

Recharge the unit if :

The indicator light on the collar is emitting a red color.

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1 bar.

The indicator light on the transmitter or receiver will not

come on. The indicator light on the transmitter or receiver

comes on momentarily, but will not stay on when the

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Battery Charging Procedure

NOTE : The unit has a partial charge when it leaves the

Dogtra facility, upon receipt of the collar, be sure to give it

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1. Attach the charging cables to both the transmitter and

receiver(s), as shown on page 15.

2. Plug the charger into a 120-volt wall outlet or if using

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only for Lithium-Polymer batteries (use a 230-volt

European charger for Europe.). When properly plugged

in, all indicator lights should glow red. During the

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cable is unplugged from the unit after a full charge,

you will need to turn the unit on again before use.

3. The Lithium-Polymer battery is fully charged within

2 hours. The lights will stay red during the charging

process. The red light will change into a steady green light

when the battery is fully charged (when you disconnect

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restart the unit).

4. After charging, cover the battery charging receptacles

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collar.

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accessories for your Dogtra e-collars. When a charger is not

in use, disconnect it from the power source.

8. How to change the stimulation intensity

The Dogtra ARC has a rheostat intensity dial on the top

of the transmitter (0 is the lowest and 127 is the highest).

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or downward) depending on your dog’s temperament

and threshold for stimulation. Also, as the dog’s attitude

changes, especially during times of increased excitement

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while the stimulation is in use.

9. The handheld transmitter LCD

Turn the LCD backlight on and off with a short press of

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The LCD screen indicates the stimulation level (0-127).

The LCD battery life indicator shows 3 bars at full charge,

2 bars at medium charge and 1 bar when it needs to be

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charge for your receiver, observe the LED indicator on the

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Green = full charge

Amber = medium charge

Red = needs charge

Care for LCD Transmitters in Cold Temperature

In cold temperatures (10 degrees F or below), the Liquid

Crystal Display (LCD) on your transmitter may be dim

or slow to respond. Wait until the display becomes visible

before selecting any training level. Even though the LCD

screen might be dim or slow to respond when you push the

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properly. In the occurrence of extremely cold weather, the

LCD screen might take a moment to respond causing the

intensity level to freeze at that current level. In this situation,

if you turn the rheostat intensity dial, the level on the screen

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collar will change in agreement with the dial. In this

situation, it is ideal to either wait until your transmitter is

back to working order before emitting a correction, or while

holding the constant button down slowly turn the Rheostat

Intensity Dial while watching your dog’s reaction. Do not

turn the Rheostat Intensity Dial at a rapid increase because

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level of the Rheostat Intensity Dial, which might not be

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10. Code setting

Code setting Additional Receivers

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located on the side of the transmitter and set the intensity

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2. Place the red dot on the back of the transmitter to the red

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Hold the two red dots together for about 5 seconds until

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collar, press the 2 orange buttons on the front and side

of the transmitter simultaneously. The LED indicator light

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the coding is complete.

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collar, and the orange buttons will operate the newly

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Code setting for 1-dog use

5. To code set the Dogtra ARC for 1-dog use, repeat steps

1 and 2 above. While the green LED is rapidly blinking

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front and side of the transmitter simultaneously.

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every 4 seconds when the coding is complete.

6. When a button is pressed on your coded handheld

transmitter, an LED indicator light will blink on the

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11. How to attach the belt clip on the ARC

To attach the included belt clip to the transmitter, follow

the instructions below.

1. Align the belt clip to the grooves on the back of the

transmitter.

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Philips head screws.

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tighten.

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